Position: Health Coordinator

Duty station: Mogadishu

Open for Somali Nationals only

Duration: One year

About Qatar Charity

Qatar Charity (QC) is a leading Gulf-origin nongovernmental organization dedicated to carrying out humanitarian and development programs to fight global poverty by working in partnership with vulnerable communities regardless of faith, race, gender, or political beliefs. Qatar Charity enables people to survive, recover and rebuild their lives while also empowering them to become self-sufficient through practical knowledge, focused expertise, and innovative solutions. QC has been maintaining an active presence in Somali since 2007 through its field office in Mogadishu. It has a portfolio of programs focusing on both humanitarian and development sectors.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Qatar Charity Somalia is seeking a qualified and highly motivated person who can lead a health and nutrition program in Somalia. Under the direction of the PO, the health nutrition officer will work with the emergency program and supervise health and nutrition staff working with the office, as well as other relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure.

Major Responsibilities:

· Plan, coordinate, and lead implementation of health and nutrition activities in Somalia with particular focus on BRA health and nutrition projects.

· Ensure that all nursing administrative procedures and documents (individual patient cards and registration book, discharge forms, transfer forms, etc.) and existing data management tools are used correctly.

· Ensure universal precautions and infection prevention guidelines are followed in service provision and monitor adherence to hygiene procedures for materials (sterilization, waste disposal), rooms, and equipment in general.

· Together with the WASH Officer ensure proper communication, coordination, and harmonization of tools with the different stakeholders involved in Health, Nutrition, and WASH activities

· Significantly contribute to the development of regular donor reports, assessment and project proposals

· Participate in documentation of best practices, case studies, and lessons learned.

· Work together with MOH and other partners involved in the delivery of health and nutrition services and conduct joint monthly support supervision visits.

· Oversee and coordinate the implementation of IYCF activities at the health facility and through Mother-to-Mother Support Groups;

· Ensure that necessary drugs, vaccines, equipment, and other supplies are ordered on time, available, used rationally, recorded in up-to-date registers, and that there are no wastages

· Ensure that supplies pipeline is established and consistency in timely delivery of supplies maintained.

· Coordinate the referrals of the obstetric cases.

· Review, authorize and keep accurate records of all requisitions, duty rosters, and applications for leave.

· Participate in coordination of health and nutrition surveys ( KAP and coverage surveys)to assess the Health and Nutrition situation of the target population

· Ensure that all HMIS statistical reports are accurate and submitted on a weekly/monthly basis.

· Evaluation of services through monitoring morbidity and mortality rates through monthly statistical reports.

Qualification and skills

· Bachelor’s degree in public health and other equivalents.

· Minimum of 3 years experience in working health and nutrition programs preferable with humanitarian context.

· Excellent mentoring and accompaniment skills

· Leadership and good interpersonal skills including the ability to listen, mentor, and negotiate for best results

· Ability to work under pressure.

· Strong writing and communication skills in Arabic, English, and Somali.

· Good computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Qualities

o Passion for health and nutrition.

o Ability to work to a high standard in a complex environment and to motivate and staff to achieve.

o Able to generate professional reports and maintain well establish the database. Also, be able to participate and lead health and nutrition program development.

o Ability to work with minimum supervision

o Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered.

o Qualified Qatar charity Sponsored graduates are highly encouraged.

o Qualified Women are highly encouraged.

o High level of reliability, objectivity, and honesty